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Willian
William is a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector.' It conveys strength, reliability, and leadership. Those named William often embody a sense of duty and commitment to their values.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,092 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1943 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 27%NY — 26%PA — 20%NC — 18%MI — 9%
Notable People
William Shakespeare (Playwright, *Romeo and Juliet*) · William Wordsworth (Poet, *I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud*) · William the Conqueror (Historical figure, first Norman King of England) · William Howard Taft (27th President of the United States) · William Faulkner (Novelist, *The Sound and the Fury*)
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